Larry's Wife Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 Took Larry in for bloodwork this morning. He was so wobbly, the receptionist took one look at him and squeezed him in to see the doctor. The doctor took one look at him and scheduled him for an MRI. We left the office and went straight to the hospital. What should have taken us 15 minutes took us 3 hours. A blessing in disguise, I guess. This scan wasn't supposed to happen for another month, but I'd already begun thinking about it. Now, it will be what it will be. And Larry...well, he's not nearly as wobbly as he was this morning! Lynn Quote
fillise Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 If there is anything to know about, I'd rather know it sooner than later. Hope everything is clean and it was just a case of the wobblies! Susan Quote
Larry's Wife Posted June 17, 2008 Author Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks, Susan. I feel the same way. Lynn Quote
Flyman35 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Prayers for a good scan and just a case of the wobblies. Denise Quote
jaminkw Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Lynn, Here's hoping for the best possible results for Larry. I agree it's better to find out what's going on if your intuition is telling you all may not be well. Here's hoping it something very manageable. Judy in Key West Quote
LovesLife Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Lynn - Larry is the second person this week that has had unexpected tests done and that has to send you for a loop when you haven't had time to mentally prepare for them. Thankfully though they were able to get him in for an MRI that quickly. Is there any chance his blood sugar was low and that is why he was wobbly? Just hoping that there are more benign reasons for his being wobbly. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for good results tomorrow. Take care, Linda Quote
Patti B Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Lynn- Sending lots of prayers and positive vives for Larrys MRI to be GREAT!!! The good thing is they got him in so quickly - PLEASE let us know as soon as you get results!! Will be thinking of you both!! Hugs - patti B. Quote
Larry's Wife Posted June 18, 2008 Author Posted June 18, 2008 Yes, I'll let you all know as soon as I find out. He did have an ear plugged up with some excess wax, which we cleared today. So it's in the realm of possibility that his ear trouble was what was throwing off his balance. Lynn Quote
SandraL Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Praying for good results Lynn. Unexpected tests are not kind...going through that little ordeal myself this week. Hold that man up! Take good care Sandra Quote
shineladysue Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Lynn, Just want to add my prayers to the rest for good scan results. Hugs, Sue Quote
Larry's Wife Posted June 18, 2008 Author Posted June 18, 2008 Our nurse just left. We will be receiving a call tomorrow with the scan results. Going to take all the new information and adjust some meds, if possible. Prayers, please!! Quote
Patti B Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Lynn- Even more prayers coming!!!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote
dadstimeon Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Prayers all goes well for Larry and you Lynn. So glad Larry's not nearly as wobbly as he was in the morning! Rich Quote
Larry's Wife Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 We got the MRI report today. Larry has innumerable brain metastases and edema on the right side. He was so weak this morning that he didn't want to go see the doctor to ask some very important questions, nor is he interested in talking about the report and its ramifications with me. So, we still have our appointment for gemzar on Wed. the 25th, which includes a meeting with our doc. Meanwhile, we have doubled his decadron dose and added Antivert for his vertigo. He does seem to be a little more stable in his gait this evening. His appetite is still good, but he does seem to be a bit slow in understanding what we are saying. Anyway, we are praying that he will get stronger in the next few days so we can decide on a course of action for this turn of events. P.S. None of us (the girls and I ) are surprised by this news, but we're devastated all the same. Quote
Patti B Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 (((Lynn))) I am so sorry. You and Larry and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Hugs - Patti B. Quote
Flyman35 Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Lynn, I'm sorry to hear this turn of events. I will also be praying that he gets stronger. Denise Quote
Larry's Wife Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 I really appreciate all your support. I will continue to update as time goes on. Love you all, Lynn Quote
azgirl Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Lynn--I am so sorry to hear about your news. You and your entire family will be in my prayers. Maryea Quote
Bruce u Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Sorry to hear your news Lynn. Thinking of you, Larry, and your family. Quote
LovesLife Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 ((Lynn)) - I am so very sorry to hear this news. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Quote
SandraL Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 oh my gosh Lynn. I am so saddened to hear this. It just completely sucks. I don't even know what to say and cannot even imagine how everyone must be feeling. Crap I hate this disease. Tons of prayers for you, Larry and family tonight. I pray for strength for you and all to get through this the best way you can. And I pray that something can be done to help. Prayers, prayers, prayers...your news has just really hit me after my week. I thank god that we are all here to support each other. Take really good care Sandra Quote
Muriel Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Lynn, I'm so sorry about this new turn of events for you, Larry, and your family. Let us know what the plan is. Muriel Quote
CaroleHammett Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Lynn. My heart goes out to you, Larry and your family. I know it will take time for this latest news to sink in--both for you and your daughters and for Larry, but in the meantime, one step at a time and hopefully the oncologists will come up with a workable plan for Larry. Carole Quote
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